HW is just another user. It is not the law. There are other users that act to counter HW, opposing censorship, such as @freezepeach, who may use their stake to counter downvotes.
If your will and determination to speak the truth is subsidiary to your financial interests, you will always be subject to control large stakeholders effect. Your interests will inform your actions, and it is to your benefit you well understand them, and the influences on them. If stake is primary amongst your interests, you will best meet your needs by meeting the demands of large stakeholders.
Arguing with large stakeholders will be contrary to your interests in that case, and insofar as you have, you find your actions regrettable. You will have to carefully consider your interests, well understand yourself, and create an action plan based on your current circumstances that will best meet your needs.
As for my own values, I find financial interests of little relevance on Hive, and I am primarily here to speak forthrightly and hear the forthright speech of others, so I am focused on such matters, and largely deprecate others. My preferred actions are likely to be irrelevant to you, who have your own interests.
RE: An Invitation for Remediation - HIVE PANEL